Stars: the Powerhouses of the Universe. Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe.

Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS.

Share the wonder of our own personal star, the Sun. Learn how the Sun’s incredible energy has supported life on Earth for millennia, but also poses threats to the way of life our 21st century technology has enabled.

]]>http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/11/weve-got-stocking-stuffers/feed/02654Holiday Show Schedulehttp://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/11/holiday-show-schedule/
http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/11/holiday-show-schedule/#respondMon, 27 Nov 2017 19:55:16 +0000http://www.casperplanetarium.com/?p=2650Continue reading →]]>From seasonal stories to serious science, there’s a Planetarium show for every taste. All shows are just $3 per person.

Season of Light traces the history and development of many of the world’s most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season — from the burning Yule log, sparkling Christmas tree lights and candles in windows, to the lighting of luminarias in the American Southwest and the traditional ritual of the Hanukkah Menorah. The show also recounts the historical, religious, and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.

This show runs about 35 minutes and is appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Shows at 4:15 pm on Dec. 19, 20, 21 and 22, and at 7 pm on Dec. 16, 23, and 30.

Black Holes lurk in the universe like cosmic dragons. They can devour entire stars. And once in their grasp, nothing — not even light — can escape. This program takes you on a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the Universe. Learn where Black Holes come from, where they are found, and their unique properties.

This show runs about 40 minutes and is appropriate for 7th grade and older.

Shows at 8 pm on Dec. 16, 23, and 30.

]]>http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/11/holiday-show-schedule/feed/02650Lighten Up!http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/10/lighten-up-at-our-gift-shop/
http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/10/lighten-up-at-our-gift-shop/#respondThu, 26 Oct 2017 03:19:28 +0000http://www.casperplanetarium.com/?p=2473Continue reading →]]>The Casper Planetarium Gift Shop has more than science toys for kids. Our colorful lights make great gifts for anyone. Get a look at some of our most popular in the video. When you stop by, please remember that cash and checks are welcome, but we can’t take cards because we are part of the school district.

]]>http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/10/lighten-up-at-our-gift-shop/feed/02473Have You Checked Out Our Gift Shop?http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/10/have-you-checked-out-our-gift-shop/
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]]>http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/10/have-you-checked-out-our-gift-shop/feed/02471Composite Image from the August 21 Solar Eclipsehttp://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/09/composite-image-from-the-august-21-solar-eclipse/
http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/09/composite-image-from-the-august-21-solar-eclipse/#respondMon, 18 Sep 2017 19:18:07 +0000http://www.casperplanetarium.com/?p=2419Continue reading →]]>We received 6 drawings from eclipse watchers who participated in our Corona Composite Image project. Before the invention of photography, scientists would draw the corona during an eclipse, and then combine their drawings to create a final image. Like those past scientists, each of our participants saw the eclipse a little differently. The black and white drawings are the originals. We’ve colorized them in the composite to help the individual layers stand out from each other.

]]>http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/09/composite-image-from-the-august-21-solar-eclipse/feed/02419Heart of the Sunhttp://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/07/heart-of-the-sun/
http://www.casperplanetarium.com/2017/07/heart-of-the-sun/#commentsWed, 05 Jul 2017 19:00:00 +0000http://www.casperplanetarium.com/?p=676Continue reading →]]>Available upon request for a private program.
Run Time: 35 minutes
Recommended for ages 8 and up

Experience our nearest star, the Sun, from a new perspective: This planetarium show takes you inside the Sun, in breathtaking high definition!

New space-based telescopes, along with a new generation of terrestrial instruments, capture both the fine surface detail and the vast eruptions of the corona with unprecedented clarity. Heart of the Sun delivers new breathtaking, high-resolution motion pictures never before seen in a fulldome theater.

From the Neolithic skywatchers of Europe to the solar observatories of Mesoamerica to the dawning of Aristotelian science, “Heart of the Sun” reveals how the development of our whole cosmology has been informed by our struggle to understand the Sun. This living star continues to challenge our imagination today.